My path to discover the truth about osteoporosis has been fascinating and arduous at the same time. As you probably know by now, the hundreds of hours I have dedicated to research osteoporosis culminated with the Osteoporosis Reversal Program.
But I’m not resting on my laurels; indeed, my research never stops… I am always looking for new knowledge and new frontiers in the osteoporosis arena, so I can filter through to you the most important information along with practical and result-oriented solutions.
Marine biologists are not held captive by Big Pharma
One of the key protocols of the Osteoporosis Reversal Program is the importance of maintaining an alkaline body pH in order to build strong and healthy bones, and I reveal some easy “tricks” you can follow to achieve exactly that with little work.
And not surprisingly, many in the medical community under the influence of Big Pharma, completely shrug off and suppress this crucial bone health remedy. This is also the case with many other scientifically sound revolutionary health solutions that can't be patented and are therefore not as profitable as selling a patentable drug.
But here's fascinating proof that the truth can't be suppressed and will be acknowledged by those not held captive by the medical establishment. You see, unlike most doctors, marine biologists openly acknowledge that an acidic pH weakens the skeleton.
In fact, they fear that because the oceans’ pH is getting lower or more acidic, the skeleton of marine animals will weaken even to the point of dissolving, profoundly altering the underwater ecology.
Here's some interesting information that you can use to “shake-up” the skeptics, and it involves an unexpected parallel between your bone health and the ocean.
Ocean Acidification: A Global Case of Osteoporosis
This surprising headline is the title of Kathleen McAuliffe’s article published in Discover Magazine (July 2008). She writes that “industrial carbon dioxide is turning the oceans acidic, threatening the foundation of sea life.”
She explains that as the oceans absorb increasingly large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) from atmospheric pollution, the water keeps turning more acidic. And the lower water pH endangers all marine creatures, especially mollusks and crustaceans such as crabs, clams, and oysters that produce calcium carbonate shells.
The author goes on to say that this is not just a theory; it’s a reality confirmed by experiments with compressed CO2 poured directly into laboratory test tanks. To the scientists’ amazement, the acidifying effect of CO2 caused the spines of sea urchins and the shells of mollusks to literally dissolve.
McAuliffe makes the connection with osteoporosis and writes that:
“Like human bones whittled by osteoporosis, their exoskeletons will grow thin and brittle or—mirroring what happened to the test animals at CO2 injection sites—dissolve.”
Simply put, CO2 acidifies the oceans causing….
Osteoporosis under the Sea
Analysis of CO2 preserved in ice cores shows that since the 19th century, the pH of the ocean has dropped by 0.1 measurement unit, representing a 30 percent increase in acidity.
While significant, this number is dwarfed by the acidifying effects of the typical North American or Western diet.
These diets are rich in acidifying animal proteins, grains and chemical additives, while strikingly low in alkalizing vegetables and fruits. This leads to chronic metabolic acidosis, so no wonder we are facing an osteoporosis epidemic. But fortunately…
You can stay afloat
Consider the Osteoporosis Reversal Program along with this website as your life raft.
Thankfully, you don't have to rely on the one-sided “research” of the medical establishment that only focuses on “medicine” rather than “health.” The same establishment that marginalizes all natural and common sense solutions in favor of dangerous and hugely profitable drugs. But as you just read, the truth is out there and little by little, it will reach the millions that are suffering at the hands of this establishment.
When you follow the Program, you won’t drown in the turbulent seas of misinformation, toxic drugs and helplessness.
Very interesting never heard it before will like to know more because l’am a sufferer
Vivian thank you for all the valuable research you do on a continuous basis to provide us suffering from osteoporosis with much current information on how to keep our bones healthy suing natural products.
You are welcome, Mary! Thank you for “stopping by” and joining the conversation. 🙂
Don’t forget that the level of co2 was a lot higher back during the age of the dinosaurs and they had quite large skeletons. Don’t know if osteoperosis in dinosaurs can be detected at this late date, but the marine life will find a way to survive an increase in co2. Their ancestors did.
Tks Vivian for this precious piece of info, real eye opener.
I purchased Vivian’s book just because I like to keep informed with the easiest ways to keep healthy. I have many others, purchased 20-30 years ago-for same reason. I am over 50 and thank God never had health concerns ( Stll time, indeed).
Her book is logic, with lots of common sense and very helpful, based on research. It may not help some of us, but is a book must to have at home, a reading for all family members, no matter if they have the disease or not. It is always easier to prevent… And we anyways have to eat on daily basis. Needs just to watch out WHAT.
For everybody’s good health! And THANKS to Vivian..
I would like to know the calcium that was mention in one of the articles .If anyone has that information please pass it on to me. Thanks
I believe is organic calcium. It is included in the supplement “True osteo”
Stuff in this article is quite disturbing. What hell we are doing to our beautiful planet just for making money. Without marine life, world will be completely different. Thank God we have some intelligent people like you to alarm about all those misuses of our natural resources. I hope by increasing insight of mishaps due to industries, mankind will be able to tackle these kind of problems.
I have been diagnosed with Osteopenia. My doctor advised me to drink plenty of rich calcium milk. How badly informed these doctors are not to know that milk is acidifying and leACHES THE MINERALS FROM THE BONES RATHER THAN SUPPLEMENT THEM.
I have read that because of the ocean being more acidic the coral reffs are desoveing.
Amazing research – like putting together the pieces of the puzzle…Thank you.
please tell me if my calcium supplement is a good one- I am confused—it is KAL brand and liquid cal-mag+ containing300 IU vit d–600 mg of calcium as calcium phosphate -calcium citrate-calcium gluconate(calcium lactate. phosphorous 300 mg-magnesium oxide,magnesium carbonate 300 mg—in one dose a day. if this isnt good-what should I take-I can not swallow pills
after reading todays e-mail info , I want to tell you or ask you if you know about Himilayan Salt and its benefits. I started drinking a glass of SOLE( solay) each day a few w eeks ago in hopes of creating an alkaline body. You should research this salt and its benefits as it fits right into your program. thank you for all the information. I found your site just one day before I was to begin Reclast—-you saved me !
Thank you , Ita.
An EYE OPENER truly!! This needs a World wide propoganda to save us and the great Oceans.
What wild you suggest with children below 12 years of age with ‘PERTHES” disease,(hip deterioration)
I have been treating children included, patients with the “MAGNETIC FIELD” very successfully.
I am a Doctor in Alternative Medicine. very interested in your research in your bone program, I find your
research in acidity in the Sea, fascinating, Acidity in the body, is today a major problem in people illnesses.
Thank you for letting me know your suggestion about Perthes disease. Simonne
please research Himilayan Salt and the book water and salt-all about becoming more alkaline.
Check out what collagen does for the bones, joints,muscle, skin, organs and every part of the body.
Don’t use just Type II collagen. Get the one that has five types of collagen. Each type of collagen does something different for the body.
Thank you for all the teaching you have been sending. I find it extremely
interesting and helpful, although some of the articles are just too long. I
am also past 80, but still read a lot on nutrition and other things. I have
been on Fosamax for more than 10 years, exception of 2 or 3 years on Actonel.
I have had no problems with either, but little improvement in BMD. I would
like to quit but the doctor says to just keep on a little longer. HA!
Now I would like to ask if it isn’t possible to just buy the SaveOurBones book alone without the other materials? What would the cost be? One other question: How can I get along without my 100% whole wheat bread, or oatmeal every morning? I have been eating both for years. I don’t find any of the rice breads or others in the grocery stores here. I am quite healthy, widowed and live alone. Am on no other prescriptions except the Fosamax, although I am told that I have COPD. Any natural remedies for that? Thanks so very much for all the advice you send out.
Sincerely,
Sue…
Is oatmeal harmful to bones? As you know, oatmeal is not a processed cereal. Oatmeal is my favorite cereal.
I also eat the generic Total Cereal. I am doing all I can to avoid genetically modified foods. Is wheat being tampered with?
Please publish your reply in a future newsletter, if this is you policy.
I received an emai, stating any type of vinegar can be used to kill weeds. This means no one needs to use monsanto’s roundup.
I will be happy to send the email, if you want it. Please provide an email address if you want the email.
There is a new all natural product called CARNOSINE. Google: carnosine.
The best sources for carnosine are fish and poultry.
I will email some articles that discuss carnosine if you want them.
I had tripple bypass surgery in December, 2010. I take carnosine, because I refuse to take prescription drugs.
The medical profession canniot help you, unless you take prescription drugs.
One thing I like about carnosine, it keep arteries open and promotes blood flow.
Please reply if you like.
Yours, for the Best of Health,
Robert Morris
Yes please do send me emails on both Carnosine and Vinegar
Thank you
Norma Hales
You need chelation therapy with EDTA to clean and open your arteries. It removes the plaque. Forget about more surgeries, which do not prolong life. The best chelation is the IV one, but is bothersome, expensive and not covered by Medicare. However, there is a new preparation (transdermal)which introduces the EDTA into the circulation probably by means of the carrier DMSO. It is called “EDTA Keladine Creme” from Byscaine Laboratories. 165 Pleasant Ave. South Portland, ME 04106.
Phone:(888)514-5959. start ASAP, before you develop an MI or CVA.
YOU DO WONDERFUL RESEARCH AND GIVE GOOD INFO; BUT YOUR VIDEO’S ARE TOO
LONG..TO LISTEN TO..IN WAITING FOR THE SOLUTIONS YOU’VE FOUND TO INCREASE
BONE DENSITY..I FIND MOST OF YOU THAT TELL US WE CAN BE CURED OF THIS AND THAT WE NEED TO BUY THE BOOK; I’M 80 YEARS OLD AND HAVE BEEN LIVING WITH
OSTEO FOR MANY YEARS WITHOUT PRESCRIBED MEDICINE, YES I STAY IN CHRONIC
PAIN; SOMDAYS WORSE THAN OTHERS..TO SAY OSTEO CAN BE CURED AT MY
AGE ; SEEMS A LIL FARFETCHED….I TRY TO STAY WITH ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE;
NATURAL REMEDIES AND KEEP ACTIVE..WITH HOUSEHOLD CHORES, WALKING
AND BEING ON THE COMPUTER….I’M SURE YOU’RE TRYING TO GIVE MUCH GOOD INFO
BUT I DO SUGGEST YOU LIMIT HAVING TO WATCH YOUR VIDEO’S..TO GIVE US
YOUR ADVICE IN THE AREA OF BONE HEALTH. GOD BLESS
More and more I am convinced that you have it right and the doctors have it terribly wrong. I thing those bisphosphonate poisosn should be condemned and taken off the market. I just went to see one of my friends who is being hospitalized for a broken femur. She said she didn’t fall, but was just going home from grocery shopping and her bone broke for no apparent reason. I asked her what she was taking for her bones other than calcium before her fracture, and she told me Fosamax. When I told her that’s why her fracture occurred, she looked at me like I was crazy. Then I told her about your program, and she said she’s going to find out about it as soon as she is released from the hospital. I told her to do one more thing and throw Fosamax in the trash where it belongs.
This is the one thing I did not realize is that previous fractures cause “melting” of the bones. About a year ago, I noticed that the fingers on the right hand were larger than the left. I broke my wrist when I was 5 years old, now 73. My doctor withdrew 30 cc of fluid from the right hand. My fingers are now equal size. He attributed this fluid from melting of the bone around the previous fracture. Now I have lost 3
in height from a sternal fracture. I was 5 6 in 6th grade, Now I am 5 6 1/2. This down from 5 9 1/2.
I have found a good source of litmus paper for testing Ph levels, someone was asking about this. The company is Inner Glow health products. http://WWW.innerglow.com.au. They ship although like me they are based in Australia. I test each week either with saliva or urine. I started off quite acid at 6.4 and now am at 7.00. I think Vivienne suggests 7-7.4 as the ideal. Thanks again for all your hard work Vivienne, you so inspire me. I look forward so much to your emails, advice and support and love hearing from the community as well. I have also at last found a source of marine algae calcium and spoke the owner the other day, they get the algae from Iceland and Ireland. Wonderful. Best to you all. Carolyn
A big problem for me, is that I am not able to maintain a healthy weight on the program. I have tried. I have little appetite and a high metabolism. When I went on the program, I dropped 5 lbs., and I didn’t have it to lose. I had to go back to my pbj’s just to stay afloat. Yes, I have tried whole meal and whey shakes. Not enough. Any help appreciated.
Connie, there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat on the Osteoporosis Reversal Program (and no limit to the amount you can eat) that it should be easy to adjust for either weight loss or weight gain. You can add more complex carbs that pack calories, such as bananas, grapes, alkalizing beans, green peas, sweet potatoes, potatoes with peel, etc. And you can up the calories of the acidifying foods. For example, replacing chicken with beef. What also helps is having multiple snacks throughout the day.
If that doesn’t do it for you, you could try switching to a 70/30 alkaline/acid balance, to increase consumption of higher calorie foods (pasta, brown rice, bread, etc.).
I am wondering how soon human being will end. All the misleading informations dominating today’s world. The mainstream say population is the problem, but the cars, industrialization, urbanization, oil spill are not big problems.
I have recently been taking Pearlcium – a calcium from Pearls marketed in Hawaii. Have you heard of it? It is supposed to be one of the most natural and bioavailable of the calcium supplements. I’d like your comments please.
I am going to try the Dr. Barefoot / Bob’s best calcium suppose to be from pearls of the seas from Okinawa where people have healthy bones and no osteo. I think this ‘save your bones’ program has nothing against it. I don’t see where Dr. Vivian sells a particular calcium pill so I will try the above. The whole thing is so confusing ……….. and to buy a book to read up on it might make it even more confusing. I am 68 and very active I teach belly dancing since 1972 and still teaching. However my last bone density my back was minus 4 and hips minus 2.5 but it’s my understanding that the test does not show how strong the bones actually are. Anyway I will try the calcium listed above and let whoever is reading this what my next bone density shows. kindest regards, tina http://www.bellydancingwithtina.com
This article on the acidification of the ocean is startling and begs the question, is the commercial soda pop destroying our bones? I use a naturally sweetened zero calorie cola but included in the ingredients is carbonated water!!! I shall now assume this is bad stuff, correct?
thanks, Sanda
I’m sure Vivian will correct me if I’m wrong (& yes, I’m open & happy to receive correction, as it is one of the best ways to learn), but she approves of both distilled water & carbonated water. Just the other day I read her recipe for lemon-cucumber drink. Right in the recipe it said that a substitution of carbonated water could be made for the distilled water for variety. Colas made w/ HFCS, phosphoric acid & junk like that are the real problem when it comes to carbonation.
You’re absolutely correct, Sheryl Ann! 🙂
Oops! I cut & paste my post from my notepad & posted it to the wrong question. I don’t see a way to delete my comment so here is my answer to your question.
Yes, I would stay away all colas, whether no calorie, one calorie or a week’s worth of calories. HFCS may not be in there, but usually the artificial sweeteners which replace it are worse & the coloring can’t be good either. People across the board consistently gain weight while using such products, their blood sugar gets or stays out of whack & their hunger increases. Keep in mind that even if you put something into your stomach, if it is nutrient deficit which low calorie sodas are, your body will still hunger.
I really would like to know if carbonated water, since it contains CO2, is safe to drink.
Just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated reading all the comments regarding Vivienne’s Saving our Bones and Oceans, commentary. I have shared my thoughts under particular comments already posted and am looking forward to emails from Vivienne, herself.
In Appreciation,Victoria.
I am taking Raw Algaecal Calcium 756mgxfive and it’s helping. I am taking B12, C500, D1000, & UbiQuinol CoQ-10. I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis the last month of 2010. I began researching ways to build my bones without taking the controverseal Drug Remedies offered by doctors and the medical community. I hopped online and discovered Vivian& the “SaveOur Bones” Program. I have found the support and information I have received and continue to receive is invaluable. Just when I think I have a question I need answered, sure enough it is the question that is the subject of the next article that vivian puts up for comments by those of us in the SaveourBonesProgram community who are looking to live our lives a better way! “Thankfully, we don’t have to rely on the one sided “research” the medical establishment has contributed only focusing on drugs and “medicine” rather than “long term health.” The same establishment that marginalizes all natural and common sense solutions in favor of dangerous and hugely profitable drugs. But as you just read, the truth is out there and little by little, it will reach the millions that are suffering at the hands of this establishment. So I quote Ms. Vivian.
“When you follow thesaveourbonesprogram, you won’t drown in the turbulent seas of misinformation, toxic drugs and helplessness”.
And so we listen and learn and take advantage of those articles that answer out cares and concerns about “Osteoporosis”.. “Yes we can” get better as we advocate for ourselves. Using invaluable infomation researched, tried and true. If we believe and stay interactive, take good advice, support eachother and follow the “SAVEOURBONESCOMMUNITY” I say we can improve our bone strength without toxic drugs, quick fixes;and experimental/trial/outcomes.
Very interesting parallel Vivian and this is very sad to attend the destruction of nature by human beings who are considered living beings with more intelligence but lacking in wisdom.
As a metaphysical principle says: “what is inside is outside ” and what happens outside now is a reflection of what is inside the human mind.
As part of a whole that we are each of us I think we should start taking care of our bodies and our minds to try to restore the balance.
Well said. More people should understand that. Our Human Race is the most selfish, most unclean and Most Ungrateful of all Creation….It is said that Human Life is attained after going through the complete life cycle at all different levels of Creation for which ‘REWARD’ we ought to be most grateful to the Creator, instead, we defile Nature, we pollute and destroy everything even other living beings including our own Race… our kith and kin and more so our own selves by misusing our beautiful bodies, minds and emotions. All human creativity other than Art and those attuned to Nature are destructive in some way or another and we really have nothing to be proud of….and now going to other planets to further destroy and upset the balance of Nature we should put a STOP somewhere.
So, OK – you say to keep your body more alkaline than acid – – well, this works just fine for those of you who do not get KIDNEY/and/or Bladder infection at the drop of a hat! I have to be very careful to keep my body on the side of acid, rather than alkaline, because the last few times I’ve had KIDNEY infections it just about killed me off !
So, what works well for one, doesn’t always work well for everyone.
I truly wish we didn’t have to go through all this trying to figure out what works best, but that is the name of the game. Sometimes, I am tired of playing the game.
Hi Vivian,
I just got the results of my bone density test and everything is normal. I’ve been trying to eat 80% alkaline and 20% acidic, and it seems to be working. I even have a small salad for breakfast with eggs and 1 slice of whole grain toast. I like PAM OLIVE OIL SPRAY. It’s great instead of butter, and use it on baked potato along with Walden Farms dressing, (Zero fat, carbs and calories).
Checking into Phoenixnutritionals.com for absorbable biocomplete calcium recommended by Dr. Whiting: (888) 454-8464
Jeanne
Loni,
Check out using d-mannose for your UTI’s. If the infection is e-coli it will probably help.
At worst, it most likely will not harm like most pharmaceuticals can.
Hi Vivienne
What is your view on Protelos? Can’t find much info on it. It has been prescribed for me. I’m a bit confused with all the conflicting info, Would appreciate your comment. Thank-you. A
Hi Ann,
I addressed this in ‘Vivian Answers Day’ #6. Please take a look at Q&A #3.
It is powerful to read this example of the effects of acidity on the oceans animals and how it can be used as a demonstration of the effects of PH levels in the body. I continue to be so impressed by what you uncover and share Vivienne. There will always be detractors who can’t judge the well intended who believe in natural processes as correct, and i suppose that is because we want to believe the corrupt nature of the Pharma system is not corrupt. I prefer to play safer than that. With warm gratitude and respect. D
As you seem to be saying that the ocean is becoming more acidic, is it still safe to take AlgaeCal, which I have just bought as I thought you recommended it, as this states it is an ocean algae?
I would appreciate a reply to this question as I am uncertain what to do now.
With thanks.
Hi Lynette,
Algae-derived calcium is just fine! Algae absorb oceanic nutrients but are not affected by their surrounding pH.
I didn’t read anything in the article about how the medical profession suppresses information about key osteoporosis remedies. Where does it say that this is happening?
Hi Margaret,
It may not be true in your experience, but many doctors are not open to natural solutions. It’s certainly not true in all cases, but for a majority of medical professionals, “cure” equals drugs.
I note your concern (justified) regarding genetically engineered soybeans. I also watched your video recipe for raw burritos and noted your use of corn kernels. Corn is another major genetically engineered crop in the US (see the documentary ‘King Corn’) and I wonder if another product could be substituted?
Thank you.
Anna
You’re right, Anna. Corn is often genetically modified. Buying organic corn would be a good way to make sure you’re getting a non-GMO product, but you could certainly either eliminate the corn in the recipe or substitute another vegetable. The Raw Burrito recipe is just an example of a raw food meal; feel free to be creative with it.
Hi Vivian
I do appreciate all the information that you send me. Keep up the great mission that you are on, in revealing to me all that is untrue out there. A big thanks from the Heart for sharing what helps. I do the heal lift and jump exercise every day. I find it very helpful.
Blessings
Margaret
Thank you Viviana for the recipie for Baked Tomatoes, they are delisious and definately a keeper.
For those of you who take VitD, I have been taken 10,000 IU’s daily for several months with no obvious side effects, I will increase the dose to 15,000 for the winter months. I purchase the liquid drops and mix them in with my morning protein drink.
I’ve heard that an excessive amount of Vitamin D is worse than too small an amount, because Vitamin D can become toxic at certain increased levels. I was taking 5000 I.U. of Vitamin D3 last summer, and my doctor told me to get off of it for several months. I am now on only 1000 units. Also, there is controversy about how much natural Vitamin D you can get from the sun. The winters here are pretty much devoid of sunlight, and with my blood pressure medicine, I’m supposed to stay out of the sun because I develop rashes and hives, especially in May and June when the sun is much stronger. There seems to always be conflicting advice from the experts, and I really get confused. Just when I think I’m doing something right, it turns out wrong, and vice-versa.
I ask the community. Does anyone know if the T-zone vibrator machine, or any other similar machine is good for bones? Has anyone tried it and had results? I had planned to buy one at the Whole Life Expo in two weeks in Toronto. Would very much like to know more about your results on anything. Pleases let me know, I would appreciate it. Thanks.
Talk about drowning is a sea of INFORMATION. I
wish your book was more succinct and had a list of foods, supplements,etc. you could easily refer to. Frankly I don’t have the time to go through this page by page at a leisure I do not have yet????? I still work 10 hours a day.
Also, each time you slam the medical community, I am reminded of the recent political campaigns, very negative, a turn off.
I am a teacher, no great ties to the medical community so I’m just offering my observations.
Write less, give brief usable information, and
locations where products mentioned can be purchased, such as supplements.
Thanks
Hi- I find your email abrupt and rude, at least she is doing something positive. As for working 10 hours a day- do you think that has anything to do with why you have a bone health issue (presumably since you bought the book). Stress leaches bones! NOTHING is worth costing your health although that’s easy to say in this consumer driven world. Personally, I find the woman an inspiration. As for too much information- imagine if you had to find it all out yourself, how overwhelming would that be. As a teacher you should understand criticism should be constructive! Good luck on your quest! As for providing locations for supplements- Google!
We need to be tolerant of this persons occupation. It’s not something I could do, and obviously taking its toll of her patience. There’s a list in Chapter 9. The program needs a little reading time, but once you sit down to it, it’s really quicker and more interesting than you expected when starting. I believe that this program would be very beneficial to many ailments, not just osteoporosis. Yes, if looking for a product just google its name and your town or city name. For supplements I find iHerb very good online.
Well, I am a teacher, and find that our profession should not be used as an excuse for rudeness! I agree that her remarks were abrasive, and as such, not so helpful. Also, as a teacher, you would think she’d know how to skim a book for the information she is seeking! Yes, our job is demanding, but that doesn’t give us license to give sarcastic feedback!
Dear Vivian
Thanks for all the emails you send. I do appreciate all that you so kindly do in sharing your findings with us. I find this article particularly sad and informative…
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOU DO. And MAY GOD BLESS YOU, AND YOUR FAMILY.
LOVE,
EVA
Thanks for the information on “What the ocean Can Teach you…People just fail to research what is good for them and what is not….they think just because a doctor prescribes a med, it must be right. This past year, I had two doctors give me wrong information. First of course, was the Bone med. which I reacted very badly too, the other was an unrelated foot problem, that the doctor wanted to operate. My gut feeling told me NO…as fate would have it, I found a sports-chirpractor who solved my problem naturally!! Viv, you are so right “Knowledge is Power.” Thanks again!!